‘Best Librarian Award’...on March 14, 2019. Dr.S.Tamil Selvi, Professor & Head, ECE-PG & Library Officer, welcomed the gathering, Mr.T.S.Nanda Lal, Training Manager, IEEE & EBSCO

2018 -2019 NEC Central Library Activities

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Career Development Camp

NEC Readers Park and Career Development Cell have jointly conducted Career Development

Camp for the interested students for their Career Development during November 28 and

December 01, 2018 from 10.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. at A.V.Hall, Central Library.

The following topics were covered:

Career opportunities in Government Sector (Administrative Services)

UPSC & TNPSC Exams preparations

Explained syllabus for UPSC & TNPSC (Similarities & Difference)

Cracking UPSC & TNPSC

Questions Paper Analysis for UPSC & TNPSC for last five years

Current Affairs Titbits (The Hindu & PIB Analysis)

All the classes were handled by Mr.R.T.Karthick, Faculty, Competitive Examinations and nearly

35 students actively participated in this event.

Best Librarian Award

Dr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian, has

received the ‘Best Librarian Award’ for his

academic excellence in Library and

Information Science Profession having

adjudged during the academic year 2018 –

2019 from Nature Science Foundation,

Coimbatore at PSGR Krishnammal College

for Women, Coimbatore on

February 09, 2019. [Award Received from Prof.Dr.K.Murugan, Vice Chancellor, Thiruvalluvar

University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu]

Awareness workshop on ‘IEEE Xplore Digital Library'

Conducted a IEEE awareness workshop on ‘IEEE Xplore Digital Library’ at NEC Central Library

on March 14, 2019. Dr.S.Tamil Selvi, Professor & Head, ECE-PG & Library Officer, welcomed

the gathering, Mr.T.S.Nanda Lal, Training Manager, IEEE & EBSCO Information Services, South

India has acted as Chief Guest, and explained the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. This workshop

was concluded with the vote of thanks given by Ms.K.Preetha, III - ECE. Dr.K.Karunai Raghavan,

Librarian coordinated the entire event in a successful manner. Nearly 111 students from various

departments participated in the event.

NEC Central Library Activities 2018 -2019

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Readers Park

Review Meetings

Readers Park executive committee members review meetings were held seven times at Central

Library during the Academic Year 2018 – 2019.

The Executive Committee Members provided suggestions and recommendations for

improving reading ability, policy taken, to develop the leadership quality among students and

Readers Park activities.

Tentative schedule was prepared for conducting upcoming events and various activities such

as both technical and non-technical events.

The office bearer’s selection of the Readers Park was discussed during the meeting.

Members actively participated in this meeting and came up with different innovative and peculiar

ideas, so as to improve the participation in Readers Park.

NEC Readers Park conducted the following events and activities during the

Academic Year 2018 - 19 at Central Library.

Technical Presentation

Technical presentations serve engineering, scientific and high tech purposes, describing advances

in technology, problem resolution, product design and project status.

In this Connection, NEC Readers Park conducted technical presentation on Blockchain

Technology and E-Ball on June 28, 2018 by 4.50 p.m. at Central Library.

The welcome address to the gathering and the participants of the events was given by

Mr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian

Ms.J.Janofer Ibrahima and Ms.V.Jeyavani of III - CSE students explained about Blockchain

Technology. Blockchain Technology: A blockchain is a digital record of transactions. The name

comes from its structure, in which individual records, called blocks, are linked together in single

list, called a chain. Blockchains are used for recording transactions made with cryptocurrencies,

such as Bitcoin, and have many other applications.

Mr.P.Karthick Raja and Mr.M.Manthira Moorthy of III - CSE students expalined about

E-Ball. E-Ball is a sphere shaped computer which is the smallest in design among all the desktops

and laptops. E-ball has all the traditional features of computer system such as keyboard, mouse,

DVD, etc. but in a very innovative way.

Both the presentations were welcomed by the audience who eagerly took part and questioned

about the content. The queries were well explained by the participants. Nearly twenty four

students had actively participated in the event and learnt new technology. The event was

concluded with the vote of thanks given by Ms.M.T.Raagavi of IV - Civil. Mr.R.Vigneswaran of

III - CSE coordinated the entire event in a successful manner.

https://techterms.com/definition/digital

https://techterms.com/definition/bitcoin


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Career Development Class

NEC Readers Park conducted career development classes through NEC Career Development Cell

for the interested students for their Career Development during Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

of every week from 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

From July 16, 2018 onwards in odd semester

From January 7, 2019 onwards in even semester

Nearly 59 students participated on their own interest.

Book Talk

The purpose of a book talk is to motivate readers in order to foster good reading, writing and

speaking skills by encouraging self-directed learning through reading.

A book talk in the broadest terms is what is spoken with the intent to convince someone to read a

book. It is not a book review, a book report, or a book analysis. The book talker gives the audience

a glimpse of the setting, the characters, and/or the major conflict without providing the resolution

or denouement.

Book talks attempt to make readers care enough about the content of the book to read it. Our

members talked about the books in five to seven minutes on July 12, 2018 at Central Library.

The welcome address for the gathering was given by Mr.M.Manthira Moorthy, III - CSE.

Mr.B.Vivek Krishna, III - Civil shared his experience and rejoice about the book 'Seven Habits of

Highly Effective People'. He highlighted that the qualities of six habits will be strengthened by

the seventh habit.

Mr.M.Manthira Moorthi, III - CSE spoke about any Habit if properly continued for 21 days it

becomes a routine then after.

The discussion prolonged about 'Water Purifier using Corn Waste' on which Indian girls competed

on a science exhibit contest and got selected in Google.

Nearly eighteen members had actively participated in the event. Vote of Thanks for the day was

given by Ms.R.Dhanalakshmi, III - CSE.

Intellectual Talk

'Intellectual Talks' make us to think impersonally about things which are usually subtle, not easily

perceived by the common people, to observe things impartially with a perfect rational way to find

invaluable gem like truths.

July 19, 2018 Readers Park conducted a programme on Intellectual Talks. Nearly fourteen

members actively participated in the talk.


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The welcome address to the gathering and the information about the participants of the events was

given by Ms.R.Christal Sophia, IV - Civil. The event took place in the presence of Mr.V.Jackins,

AP/IT and Mr.S.Vimal, AP(SG)/IT.

Ms.G.Selva Gomathi, IV - CSE spoke about 'Mei Niyanam' and in her talk, she explained

about the evolution of world and the reason for ritual practices that are being followed in

temples.

Mr.K.R.Praveen Krishna, III - Mech. explained about the 'Gravitational Waves' and briefly

discussed about the Science and Technology behind it.

Mr.R.Vivek, III - Civil, spoke about 'Subconscious Memory Power'.

The event ended with the vote of thanks given by Ms. P.V.Gayathri, III - CSE.

Expertise Talk

The Readers Park facilitated the presenters to present on the topic of their own choice and

interest, the joy of technology in an exclusive celebrate in 'Expertise Talk'. The celebration was

held on July 26, 2018 at Central Library.

Ms.V.Subhawinya, IV - IT welcomed the gathering, and the following members have shared their

thoughts on expertise talk:

Ms.S.Kausalya, IV - CSE

Ms.R.Anushri, IV - Civil

Ms.M.T.Raagavi, IV - Civil

Ms.R.Priyadharshini, IV - IT

Mr.R.Vigneshwaran, III - CSE

Ms.D.Subhawinya, IV - IT

Mr.K.Karunai Raghavan, appreciated all the participants and suggested some improvements in all

aspects so as to build themselves to deliver a flawless presentation in the days to come.

Ms.V.Padma Priya, IV - IT proposed the vote of thanks. Nearly thirteen members had actively

participated in the event.

Effect of Reading

The Reading’s mission is to inspire more people to read more, to encourage them to share their

enjoyment of reading with others and to ensure the changes in our mind when we read.

Having welcomed the members of the Readers Park, Mr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian gave an

oration about reading and its importance on August 02, 2018 at Central Library.

Followed by him, Mr.K.R.Praveen Krishna, III - Mech. spoke on 'effect of reading in my life' and

he quotes that he successfully made many of his friends read daily. Then Mr.B.Vivek Krishnaa,

III - Civil talked about 'My Vision - Before and after Reading, Became as a Habit'. He zealously

explained about his experience towards reading as his passion.

On hearing the speaker’s words the Readers Park's office bearers happened to have an aroma of

reading. All were highly inspired about reading and made a promise to make reading as a good

habit. The event was concluded by 6.10 p.m. with the vote of thanks by Ms.S.Dhanalakshmi,

III - ECE. Nearly sixteen members from various departments had actively participated.


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National Librarian's Day Celebration

Siyali Ramamrita Ranganathan (12 August 1892 – 27 September 1972) was a Mathematician and

Librarian from India. He is the father of Library Information Science in India and is widely known

throughout the world for his fundamental thinking in the field. His birthday is observed every year

as the National Librarian’s Day in India.

In this Connection, NEC Readers Park celebrated the National Librarian Day with the theme

'வாசிப்பை நேசிப்நைாம்' at Central Library by 2.00 p.m. on August 13, 2018.

Ms.J.Janofer Ibrahima, III - CSE welcomed the gathering. Ms.R.Anushri and Ms.M.T.Raagavi of

IV - Civil students coordinated the event.

The brief introduction about Siyali Ramamrita Ranganathan and detailed description about his

notable works were explained by Ms.M.T.Raagavi, IV - Civil. Following to that, the speech on the

given debate of the day was started.

Debate title: Do we still need Libraries?

Judges : Dr.S.Tamil Selvi, HOD, ECE – PG and Mr.S.Cammillus, AP (SG) / ECE.

Gokul Kannan, M. – Priyadharshini, R.

Karthick Raja, P. – Janofer Ibrahima, J.

Manthira Moorthi, M. – Dhanalakshmi, R.

Meenakshi, C. – Mukesh Kumar

Ponmani, B. – Praveen Krishna, K.R.

Velrajan, A. – Gowshik Kumar, G.

Subhawinya, D. – Alaguparwathi, S.

Thivya, J. – Gayathri, P.V.

Vigneshwar, K.S. – Vigneshwaran, R.

Mr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian had encouraged all the speakers for their efforts. And he made

a remark on how a professional debate has to be, highlighting proper order such as history,

evolution, development, present trends, future scope, advancements, etc. During presentation

nearly twenty one students from various departments attended the event.

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What about Good Reading

Reading is fun: From the first experience of chanting nursery rhymes, laughing at strange

sounding words, and turning pages with an adult, reading offers a life - long pleasure.

Reading is unique: Where other media will deliver plot superbly well, books also allow you to get

under the skin of the characters, and hear their thoughts.

Reading makes you feel good: It enhances health and well being. It can be relaxing and stress

busting. It can take you out of yourself and away from life’s pressures.

Reading helps you make sense of yourself: It gives you different perspectives on life, and can help

you understand yourself better.

Reading connects to each other: It can help you see other points of view; it connects you to wider

worlds and ideas.

Reading is a creative act: Readers use their own imaginations to bring the writer’s text alive.

Because reading fires the imagination. It can inspire one to produce his/her own creative work.

Reading leads to learning: Reading continually informs, and allows learning for life. It helps one

to develop skills of literacy, interpretation and expression.

In this connection, NEC Readers Park members had a brief discussion about good reading in

various aspects such books, novels, poems, etc. on August 27, 2018, 4.50 p.m. About seventeen

members from various departments actively participated. Mr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian,

Mr.V.Jackins AP/IT and the members of Readers Park coordinated the entire event in a successful

manner.

Readers Colloquia 2018

NEC Readers Park's organized Intra College Readers Colloquia 2018 held at NEC Auditorium on

September 14 & 15, 2018.

As a writer needs a plot to develop, Readers Colloquia has its own idea and vision. Under the

canopy of Readers Colloquia, the volunteers cum active members of Readers Park had planned

and successfully conducted the following contests on September 14, 2018 that received

overwhelming response from the participants.

Book Talk: A book talk is a short presentation about a book with the goal of convincing

other people to read it.

Book talk competition was conducted by Ms.R.Anushri and Ms.M.T.Raagavi, IV Civil students.

Dr.S.Tamil Selvi, Professor & Head, ECE-PG and Ms.A.Gayathri, AP/Civil had served as judges.

Winners are: Ms.R.Vinitha - III - CSE - I Prize

Mr.K.R.Praveen Krishna - III - Mech. - II Prize

Mr.R.K.Aananth - III - Civil - III Prize

Slogan writing on reading: Simple and catchy phrase accompanying that encapsulates a product's

appeal or the mission of a firm and makes it more memorable.


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Slogan writing competition was conducted by Mr.R.Vigneshwaran and Mr.M.Manthira Moorthi,

III CSE students. Mr.S.Vimal, AP (SG)/IT and Ms.C.Rajeswari, AP/S&H had served as judges.

Winners are: Mr.S.M.Abdur Rahuman - II - Civil - I Prize

Ms.M.Menaka - II - EEE - II Prize

Mr.B.Barath Raj - II - Civil - III Prize

Extempore: Think on your feet and speak confidently. Extempore is a stage performance which is

carried out without preparation of any kind.

Extempore was conducted by Ms.D.Subhawinya and Ms.V.Padma Priya IV – IT students.

Mr.V.Jackins, AP/IT and Mr.S.Sebastin, AP/Civil had served as judges for extempore.

Winners are: Mr.B.Santhiya - III - Civil - I Prize

Mr.R.K.Aananth - III - Civil - II Prize

Ms.V.Benisha - II - EEE - III Prize

Story Relay: A good story can convey a message, entertain or ignite a fire within audience.

Story relay was conducted by Mr.M.Gokul Kannan, IV - Civil and Mr.P.Karthick Raja,

III - CSE. Dr.K.Shankar, Associate Professor/EIE and Mr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian served

as judges.

Winners are: Ms.P.Sushmitha - IV - Civil - I Prize

Ms.R.Vini Angelin - IV - Civil - I Prize

Mr.B.Barath Raj - II - Civil - II Prize

Mr.V.Chockalinga Raj - II - Civil - II Prize

Mr.S.M.Abdur Rahuman - II - Civil - II Prize

Ms.V.Benisha - II - EEE - III Prize

Ms.M.Aruna Rani - II - EEE - III Prize

Ms.M.Ananthi - II - EEE - III Prize

Poster Presentation: With visual representation of ideas and thoughts, a forum to communicate to

audience.

Poster presentation competition was conducted by Ms.J.Janofer Ibrahima, III - CSE and

Mr.K.R.Praveen Krishna, III - Mech. Dr.I.Sankar, AP(SG)/Mechanical and Mr.S.Cammillus,

AP(SG)/ECE had served as judges.

Winners are: Ms.M.Ananthi - II - EEE - I Prize

Mr.K.S.Srenivasan - III - CSE - II Prize

Mr.M.Madhan Kumar - II - CSE - III Prize

Nearly 75 students irrespective of departments turned in and recorded their active participation.


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On the Second day: September 15, 2018

The Readers Colloquia 2018 inaugural function was held on September 15, 2018 by 10.15 a.m. at

NEC Auditorium. It started with a prayer song and Ms.D.Subhawinya, IV - IT welcomed the

gathering. During the inaugural function all the members had taken the Readers Park Oath.

Ms.R.Anushri, IV - Civil described about the Readers Park & Central Library.

Ms.S.Dhanalakshmi, III - ECE described about Readers Colloquia 2018. The office bearers’

introduction was given by Ms.S.V.Vijayalakshmi, III - ECE. Mr.K.R.Praveen Krishna,

III - Mech. explained the forthcoming activities and action plan of Readers Park for the Academic

Year 2018 – 19.

Director, Dr.Kn.K.S.K.Chockalingam released the Central Library Bulletin for Academic Year

2017-18 and Chief Guest Thiru.Erode Kathir received Bulletin (2017-18).

The presidential address was given by Principal, Dr.S.Shanmugavel and he motivated the students

to read more books.

The felicitation address was given by Dr.S.Tamil Selvi. Mr.M.Gokul Kannan, IV - Civil gave the

chief guest introduction.

Thiru.Erode Kathir has inaugurated the Readers Colloquia 2019 by Launching the video and

delivered the Chief Guest address with his valuable and enthusiastic words.

Readers Colloquia 2018 first session was commenced by 11.30 a.m. at College Auditorium. In the

first session named 'கற்க கசடற' he explained about the importance of reading. In Second Session

'சிறகு விரியட்டும்', he gave many ideas to improve the reading skills. The presentation ended by

3.55 p.m. Feedback were received from participants.

The certificate for active members of the Readers Park for the academic year 2017 – 18 and

winners of Readers Colloquia 2018 competitions were given by the chief guest. Ms.J.Janofer

Ibrahima, III - CSE proposed the vote of thanks and the function ended with the national anthem.

Nearly two hundred and twenty students from various departments attended the Readers

Colloquia 2018. Mr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian, NEC coordinated the entire function in a

successful manner.


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Techno Talk

To explore the joy of Technology, Readers Park organized an event Techno Talk. The event was

scheduled on December 13, 2018 by 4.30 p.m. Ms.P.V.Gayathri, III-CSE welcomed the gathering.

The following members shared their thoughts on innovative techno talk:

Sl. No. Name of Participants Dept. Topics

1 Ms.R.Anushri IV - Civil Paints and Coatings

2 Mr.R.Vigneshwaran III - CSE Think, Create Engineer

3 Mr.P.Karthick Raja III - CSE Google Applications

4 Ms.P.V.Gayathri III - CSE AI and Deep Learning

5 Ms.S.Alaguparvathi III - CSE Google Cycle

6 Mr.M.Manthira Moorthi III - CSE AI and Machine Learning

7 Mr.K.R.Praveen Krishna III - Mech. Smart India Hackathon

8 Ms.K.K.Bamini II - Civil Utilization of E-Waste in Construction

The members happily share their views and thoughts on above mentioned topics & technologies,

which was really a amazing one. Ms.S.Dhanalakshmi, III - ECE proposed the vote of thanks.

Dr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian has coordinated the entire event in a successful manner and the

celebration ended with the national anthem.


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Importance of Books in our Life

NEC Readers Park has organized special talk about Importance of Books in our Life held on

December 20, 2018, 04.00 p.m. at the Central Library. The special talk for the day was given by

Mr.V.Jackins, AP/IT, Mr.S.Vimal, AP(SG)/IT and Dr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian regarding

the Importance of Books in our Life among the students through various examples. The members

discussed about how personality of an individual, play an important role in their day to day life.

Developing one’s personality is essential. For that, one should be able to find out his/her own

strengths and weakness and to know more about themselves.

All participated in the event enthusiastically. It was concluded with the discussion by the students

on the importance of attitude, character, discipline and other life skills.

The meeting ended by 6.30 p.m. with the vote of thanks given by Mr.K.R.Praveen Krishna,

III - Mech.

Debate on 'Are Books Better than the Internet?'

Debate is a form of discussion where a speaker presents his/her ideas either for or against the

topic.The NEC Readers Park conducted Debate on Are Books Better than the Internet?. on

January 03, 2019 by 4.15 p.m. Ms.S.Dhanalakshmi from III - ECE coordinated the event. The

gathering was welcomed with a warm addressing given by Ms.R.Anushri IV - Civil. Dr.K.Karunai

Raghavan, Librarian acted as the judge for the event.

Students from various departments participated inthe event. The list gives out the name of students

participated.

Sl. No. Name of Participants Dept.

1 Ms.R.Anushri IV - Civil

2 Ms.M.T.Raagavi IV - Civil

3 Mr.R.Vigneshwaran III - CSE

4 Mr.G.Gowshik Kumar III - CSE

5 Ms.P.V.Gayathri III - CSE

6 Ms.S.Alaguparvathi III - CSE

7 Ms.T.Dhana Lakshmi III - CSE

8 Mr.K.R.Praveen Krishna III - Mech.

9 Ms.M.Menaka II - EEE

10 Ms.K.K.Bamini II - Civil

11 Ms.S.Dhanalakshmi III - ECE

12 Ms.K.Preetha III - ECE

The topic was given on the spot and the speakers did a good job in debating themselves turning to

both the sides of the topic. The event ended by 6.20 p.m.

Mr.G.Gowshik Kumar, III - CSE, thanked the gathering. Thus, the event was successfully

organised on the supervision of the coordinator and the cooperation of the Reader Park members.


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Speech on their Own Interest

The members of Readers park were welcomed by Ms.S.Alagu Parvathi, III - CSE. In this event

the students were asked to deliver a Speech on their own Interest on January 10, 2019, 4.00 p.m.

Mr.K.R.Praveen Krishna, III - Mech. initiated the event by interacting with the members and

asked everyone about their project they are working on.

Dr.K.Karunai Raghavan motivated the students to work without fear and advised the students to

do their work properly by quoting an story, also with some examples. The students actively

interacted with him.

A short explanation about the Tamil months, festivals celebrated on each month and their reasons’

was given by Ms.M.T.Raagavi, IV - Civil. The vote of thanks for the day was given by

Ms.P.V.Gayathri, III - CSE.

Intra College Quiz - 2019

NEC Readers Park had conducted the Intra College Quiz – 2019 during January 29 –

February 2, 2019 at Central Library. The following quizzes were scheduled in order to enhance

the knowledge and to provoke the reading habits of students:

Newspaper Review Quiz – 2019 on January 29, 2019 at Central Library.

Quiz was conducted by Ms.P.V.Gayathri, III – CSE, Ms.S.Alagu Parvathi, III – CSE and

Ms.M.T.Raagavi, IV - Civil. Dr.S.Tamil Selvi, HOD, ECE - PG, Ms.S.V.Vijayalakshmi,

III - ECE and Dr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian served as judges for Newspaper Review Quiz

Competition. Vote of thanks proposed by Ms.K.Preetha, III - ECE.

I Prize 1. Mr.I.R.Gowtham, III – ECE

2. Ms.R.Abineshwari Devi, III – ECE

II Prize 1. Mr.S.Manikanda Prabhu, III – Mech.

2. Mr.G.Iyappan, III – Mech.

III Prize 1. Mr.A.Mohamed Sharoon, III – Mech.

2. Mr.S.Irfan, III – Mech.

Participants 1. Ms.A.Aarthi, III – CSE

2. Ms.R.Susma, III – CSE

3. Ms.M.Bhuvaneswari, III– CSE

4. Ms.S.Kavitha, III – CSE

5. Ms.S.Keerthana, III – CSE

6. Ms.P.Subashraja, III – EEE


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Magazine Review Quiz – 2019 on January 31, 2019 at Central Library.

Quiz was conducted by Mr.K.R.Praveen Krishna, III – Mech. Dr.S.Tamil Selvi, HOD,

ECE - PG, Dr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian, Ms.K.Preetha, III - ECE served as judges for

Magazine Review Quiz Competition. The quiz ended with the vote of thanks given by

Ms.S.Dhanalakshmi, III - ECE.

I Prize 1. Ms.R.Abineshwari Devi, III – ECE

2. Mr.I.R.Gowtham, III – ECE

II Prize 1. Ms.K.Sharmila Devi, II – Civil

2. Ms.G.Thanuja, II – Civil

III Prize 1. Mr.K.K.Bamini, II – Civil

2. Ms.S.K.Jeyashree, II – Civil

Participants 1. Mr.S.R.Sivaramakrishnan, II – ECE

2. Mr.T.Rajesh Pandian, II – ECE

3. Mr.Stephen S.Billgraham, II – Mech.

4. Mr.P.Melchisedec Samuel , II – Mech.

5. Mr.A.Mohamed Sharoon, III – Mech.

6. Mr.S.Irfan, III – Mech.

Book Review Quiz – 2019 on February 2, 2019 at Central Library.

Quiz was conducted by Ms.R.Anushri, IV - Civil. Dr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian,

Mr.S.Cammillus, AP (SG)/ECE and Ms.S.V.Vijayalakshmi, III - ECE served as judges for Book

Review Quiz Competition.

I Prize 1. Mr.S.Manikanda Prabhu, III – Mech.

2. Mr.G.Iyappan, III – Mech.

II Prize 1. Ms.A.Shanthi, II – ECE

2. Ms.S.Sasi Reka, II – ECE

III Prize 1. Mr.M.Pravin, II – Mech.

2. Mr.A.Sakthi, II – Mech.

Participants 1. Mr.B.Bharath Raj, II – Civil

2. Mr.S.S.Stephen, II – Civil

3. Mr.UNK.Ragavan, II – Civil

4. Mr.U.Chokalinga Raj, II – Civil

5. Mr.S.Hariharan, II – EEE

6. Mr.J.Jashva Sherin, II – EEE


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All the quizzes were successfully completed with the vote of thanks given by Ms.R.Anushri,

IV - Civil. Totally 94 students (47 teams) from various departments participated in the event.

Dr.S.Tamil Selvi, HOD, ECE - PG and Dr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian coordinated the entire

event in a very successful manner.

Technical Discussion

Technical discussion was conducted by Readers Park on February 21, 2018 at Central Library.

Mr.R.Vigneswaran, III - CSE welcomed the gathering, followed by the session started with

random discussion about ROBOTICS by the members from different perspective. Also they

discussed about the impacts of METRO TRAIN in our society.

The following students have explored their thoughts on Innovative Technologies:

Sl. No. Name of Participants Dept.

1. Mr.R.Vigneshwaran III - CSE

2. Mr.K.R.Praveen Krishna III - Mech.

3. Ms.T.Dhanalakshmi III - Mech.

4. Ms.S.Dhanalakshmi III - ECE

5. Ms.K.Preetha III - ECE

6. Ms.A.Apsara III - ECE

7. Mr.A.Sankara Ramanathan III - CSE

Ms.S,Dhanalakshmi, III - ECE proposed the vote of thanks. Dr.K.Karunai Raghavan,

Librarian and Mr.K.R.Praveen Krishna III - Mech. coordinated the entire event successfully.

Best Readers Park Volunteer Award

Mr.K.R.Praveen Krishna, III - Mech. won the

‘Best Readers Park Volunteer Award’ for the

Academic year 2018 – 19, appreciating his

excellent work in the overall Readers Park Activities.


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Best Outgoing Student (Female) Award

Ms.R.Anushri, (2015 - 2019 Batch) final year student of Civil Engineering and President of

NEC Readers Park had received the Best Outgoing Student (Female) Award for the Academic

Year 2018 - 19 held at 35th NEC College Day function on March 21, 2019.

Readers Park - Organizational Setup

Advisors : Dr. Kn.K.S.K.Chockalingam, Director, NEC

Dr. S. Shanmugavel, Principal, NEC

Convener : Dr. S. Tamil Selvi, Professor & Head, ECE - PG

Coordinators : Dr. K. Karunai Raghavan, Librarian

Mr. S. Cammillus, Assistant Professor (SG)/ECE

Mr. V. Jackins, Assistant Professor/IT

President : Ms. R. Anushri - IV – Civil

Vice Presidents : Ms. M. T. Raagavi - IV – Civil

Ms. K. Preetha - III – ECE

Mr. R. Vigneshwaran - III – CSE

Secretary : Ms. D. Subhawinya - IV – IT

Joint Secretaries : Ms. S. Dhanalakshmi - III – ECE

Ms. J. Janofer Ibrahima - III – CSE

Mr. K. R. Praveen Krishna - III – Mech.

Treasurer : Mr. M. Gokul Kannan - IV – Civil

PRO : Mr. M. Mandhira Moorthi - III – CSE

Ms. R. Dhanalakshmi - III – CSE

Executive Members : Ms. S. Subaranjani - III – Civil

Ms. R. Christal Sophia - IV – Civil

Ms. S. Alaguparvathi - III – CSE

Ms. B. Ponmani - III – CSE

Ms. R. Ramya Devi - III – ECE

Ms. A. Apsara - III – ECE


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Ms. S. V. Vijayalakshmi - III – ECE

Ms. V. Preetha - III – ECE

Ms. L. Nishanthi - III – ECE

Mr.P.Karthick Raja - III – CSE

Ms. P. V. Gayathri - III – CSE

Ms. C. Meenakshi - III – CSE

Ms. N. Nityashree - III – CSE

Ms. V. Padhmapriya - IV – IT

Ms. R. Priyadharsini - IV – IT

Ms. S. Kausalya - IV – CSE

Ms. G. Selva Gomathi - IV – CSE

Ms. T. Gifta Irine Sophia - III – ECE

Ms. T. A. Nanthini - II – ECE

Ms. R. Roshini - II – ECE

Ms. B. Vivek Krishna - III – Civil

Mr. A. Velrajan - III – CSE

Quality Improvement Cell (QIC)

Since 2014, through Quality Improvement Cell (QIC), the faculty members and students are

exposed to various resources such as SWAYAM NPTEL, IIT Madras, FOSS Courses, Spoken

Tutorial, IIT Bombay and other video courses etc., for improvement in Teaching and Learning

processes.

SWAYAM NPTEL, IIT Madras

SWAYAM NPTEL has been offering self-study courses across engineering, humanities and

science streams for more than a decade. These are available at http://nptel.ac.in funded by MHRD.

SWAYAM NPTEL has been offering online certification for its courses, highlight being the

certification exam through which the student gets an opportunity to earn a certificate from the

IITs! These are available at https://swayam.gov.in/NPTEL

SWAYAM NPTEL enables students to obtain certificates for special courses and enable the

students employable in the industry or pursue a suitable higher education programme.

SWAYAM NPTEL Local Chapter

To take this initiative forward and to encourage more students across colleges to participate in this

initiative, SWAYAM NPTEL, IIT Madras has setup SWAYAM NPTEL Local Chapter in

colleges which will be under the headship of a faculty member of the college, who would be the

Single Point of Contact (SPOC).

SWAYAM NPTEL Local Chapter ‘A’ Rating

SWAYAM NPTEL, IIT Madras has recognized our College as a valuable SWAYAM NPTEL

Local Chapter with a rating of AAA (Top 1-10 institutions), AA (Top 11–50 institutions) and A

(Top 51-100 institutions) based on the performance in SWAYAM NPTEL Online Certification

courses during certain periods.

http://nptel.ac.in/


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NEC is being an active and enthusiastic SWAYAM NPTEL Local Chapter and has also been

recognized as one of the top performing SWAYAM NPTEL Local Chapters with rating of 'AA'

during the period of July – December 2018 and ‘A’ rating for January – June 2019.

SWAYAM NPTEL Toppers: Jul. – Dec. 2018 Session

Faculty members and Students have been attending the SWAYAM NPTEL Online courses

regularly to update their knowledge in the relevant field. The following faculty members have

been the SWAYAM NPTEL online exam toppers during the period Jul. – Dec. 2018.

Recent Advances in Transmission

Insulators

Reinforced Concrete

Road Bridges The Joy of Computing using Python Digital Circuits

Bakrutheen, M.

AP/EEE, 99%

1% Topper

Diffni Gomez,

A.M.

AP/EEE, 96% 1% Topper

Sebastin, S. AP/Civil, 93%

Gold

Thamarai Selvi, D.

AP/CSE, 93%

Gold

Usharani, K. AP/CSE, 91%

Gold

Karthika, S.

AP/ECE, 90%

1% Topper

Introduction to Abstract

and Linear Algebra

Laws of

Thermodynamics

Marketing

Management-I

An Introduction to

Information Theory

Computer Networks and

Internet Protocol

Manivannan, M.

AP/S&H, 90%

Gold

Samuel Ponraj, P.

AP/Mech, 82%

5% Topper

Dr.T.Sakthi

AP/Mech., 72%

5% Topper

Sathishkumar, M.

AP/ECE, 65%

Topper

Bhuvaneswari, M.

AP(SG)/CSE, 64%

5% Topper

Dr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian has received Top Performing

‘NEC SWAYAM NPTEL Local Chapters’ with a rating of ‘A’ Citation from

Prof.Bhaskar Ramamurthy, Director, IIT Madras on July 26, 2019.

https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&sxsrf=ACYBGNQydGlQkAz5Cy4Jsg4_skkV6cheug:1577529195580&q=Bhaskar+Ramamurthi&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3SK-sKE9R4gYxDQ2KUnJzKrRUM8qt9JPzc3JSk0sy8_P084vSE_MyqxJBnGKrlMwioHh-0SJWIaeMxOLsxCKFoMTcxNzSopKMTACRNHHYVgAAAA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjt58yaktjmAhUKwTgGHdjhAcEQmxMoATAuegQIBxBG


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The following students have been the SWAYAM NPTEL online exam toppers during the period

Jul. – Dec. 2018.

Technical English for Engineers

Introduction to Machine Learning

Fire Protection, Services and

Maintenance

Management of Building

Nandhini, S.

I-B.E.-ECE, 86%

5% Topper

Muthu Mariappan, H.

MS Scholar, CSE, 80%

5% Topper

Satheesh Kumar, P.

IV- B.E. - Civil, 64%

Topper

SWAYAM NPTEL Results during the period Jul. – Dece. 2018 (Course wise)

Sl. No. Name of the Course Appeared Certified

1 Advanced Composites 1 1

2 Advanced Concrete Technology 18 7

3 Advanced Linear Continuous Control Systems: Applications with

MATLAB Programming and Simulink 2 2

4 An Introduction to Information Theory 1 1

5 Applied Optimization for Wireless, Machine Learning, Big Data 1 1

6 Basic Electrical Circuits 12 0

7 Biomedical Nanotechnology 2 2

8 Blockchain Architecture Design and Use Cases 2 2

9 Business Analytics & Data Mining Modeling Using R-PART II 1 1

10 Cloud Computing 2 2

11 Cognition, Transformation and Lives 1 1

12 Computer Architecture 4 3

13 Computer Networks and Internet Protocol 24 3

14 Concrete Technology 11 5

15 Data Base Management Systems 5 4

16 Deep Learning 3 3

17 Design and Pedagogy of the Introductory Programming Course 2 2

18 Design of Photovoltaic Systems 1 1


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19 Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures 24 24

20 Developing Soft Skills and Personality 235 233

21 Digital Circuits 161 155

22 Discrete Mathematics 1 1

23 Discrete Time Signal Processing 1 1

24 E-Business 1 0

25 Energy Conservation and Waste Heat Recovery 1 1

26 Engineering Metrology 1 1

27 Ethics in Engineering Practice 2 1

28 Fire Protection, Services and Maintenance Management of Building 16 10

29 Fundamentals of Surface Engineering: Mechanisms, Processes and

Characterizations 1 1

30 Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory 1 1

31 Hardware Modeling using VERILOG 18 7

32 Heat Transfer 1 1

33 Infra Red Spectroscopy for Pollution Monitoring 1 1

34 Introduction to Abstract and Linear Algebra 5 5

35 Introduction to Accounting and Finance for Civil Engineers 1 0

36 Introduction to Internet of Things 7 7

37 Introduction to Machine Learning 3 3

38 Introduction to probability and Statistics 5 1

39 Introduction to Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes 3 1

40 Introduction to Programming in C 10 8

41 Introduction to Research 6 6

42 Introduction to Smart Grid 1 1

43 Introduction to Wireless and Cellular Communications 1 1

44 Laws of Thermodynamics 1 1

45 Manufacturing of COMPOSITES 1 1

46 Marketing Management-I 1 1

47 Matrix Method of Structural Analysis 6 6

48 Matrix Solver 1 1

49 Op-Amp Practical Applications: Design, Simulation and

Implementation 8 6

50 Outcome based Pedagogic Principles for Effective Teaching 1 1


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51 Power system Analysis 1 0

52 Principles of Casting Technology 4 3

53 Problem Solving through Programming in C 4 4

54 Programming in C++ 9 5

55 Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python 18 9

56 Recent Advances in Transmission Insulators 4 4

57 Reinforced Concrete Road Bridges 4 4

58 Robotics 1 1

59 Soft Skills 44 37

60 Solid State Physics 2 2

61 Strength of Materials 62 44

62 Stress Management 1 1

63 Structural Analysis of Nanomaterials 2 2

64 Technical English for Engineers 243 225

65 The Joy of Computing using Python 12 12

66 Transform Techniques for Engineers 1 1

67 Wastewater Treatment and Recycling 27 27

68 Work System Design 1 1

Total 1059 911

SWAYAM NPTEL Results during the period Jul. – Dec. 2018 (Dept. wise)

Sl. No. Department Appeared Participated Qualified Elite Elite + Gold

Toppers 0 - 39 40 - 59 60 - 89 90 - 100

1 S & H 481 21 205 253 1 1

2 Civil 198 48 125 22 2 1

3 E.C.E. 118 18 70 28 - 2

4 E.E.E. 116 8 80 26 - 2

5 C.S.E. 92 37 25 26 2 2

6 E.I.E. 21 10 2 9 - -

7 Mechanical 20 2 9 7 - 2

8 I.T. 13 4 6 3 - -

Total 1059 148 522 374 5 10


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SWAYAM NPTEL Toppers: Jan. – Jun. 2019 Session

Faculty members and Students have been attending the SWAYAM NPTEL Online courses

regularly to update their knowledge in the relevant field. The following faculty members have

been the SWAYAM NPTEL online exam toppers during the period Jan. – Jun. 2019.

Programming in Java Plastic Waste

Management

Introduction to

Internet of Things

Soil Mechanics /

Geotechnical

Engineering - I

Electric Vehicles -

Part - 1

Rajesh Kumar, S.

AP/CSE, 96%

5% Topper

Chithiraikumar, S.

AP/S&H, 94%

2% Topper

Dheenathayalan, S.

AP/CSE, 91%

Elite + Gold

Chella Gifta, C.

AP/Civil, 83%

5% Topper

Sankar, N.

AP/EEE, 77%

5% Topper

The following students have been the SWAYAM NPTEL online exam toppers during the period

Jan. – Jun. 2019.

Programming in Java Introduction to Internet of Things Six Sigma

Al Sameema, A.

III - B.E. - CSE, 96%

5% Topper

Ganeshkumar, T.

II - B.E. - ECE, 91%

Elite + Gold

Robinston, R.

II - B.E. - Mech., 90%

Elite + Gold

Ganesh Kumar, K.

III - B.E. - Mech., 86%

2% Topper

SWAYAM NPTEL Results during the period Jan. – Jun. 2019 (Course wise)

Sl. No. Name of the Course Appeared Certified

1 Advance power electronics and Control 1 1

2 Advanced Topics in the Science and Technology of Concrete 1 1

3 Advances in UHV Transmission and Distribution 1 1

4 Automatic Control 1 1

5 Basic Linear Algebra 1 1

6 Better Spoken English 41 39

7 Big Data Computing 1 1

8 Bioreactors 1 1

9 CMOS Digital VLSI Design 1 1


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10 Data Base Management System 1 1

11 Descriptive Statistics with R Software 1 1

12 Digital Electronic Circuits 1 0

13 Digital Land Surveying and Mapping (DLS & M) 50 32

14 Discrete Mathematics 2 2

15 Effective Engineering Teaching in Practice 2 1

16 Electric Vehicles - Part 1 3 3

17 Electronic Systems for Cancer Diagnosis 1 1

18 English language for Competitive Exams 19 19

19 Enhancing Soft Skills and Personality 212 207

20 Experimental Physics I 1 1

21 Graph Theory 2 2

22 Hydration, Porosity & Strength of Cementations Materials 2 1

23 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology 1 0

24 Introduction to Composites 1 1

25 Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things 2 2

26 Introduction to Internet of Things 15 15

27 Introduction to Mechanical Micro Machining 1 1

28 Introduction to Remote Sensing 2 2

29 Joy of Computing using Python 9 9

30 Kinematics of Mechanisms and Machines 1 1

31 LDPC and Polar Codes in 5G Standard 3 2

32 Manufacturing Process Technology 1 1

33 Marketing Management - II 1 1

34 Medicinal Chemistry 2 2

35 Microprocessors and Microcontrollers 1 1

36 Plastic Waste Management 32 32

37 Principles of Communication Systems - I 1 1

38 Principles of Signals and Systems 1 1


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39 Problem Solving through Programming in C 20 12

40 Product Design and Development 1 1

41 Programming in Java 6 6

42 Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python 7 5

43 Psychiatry - An Overview 2 1

44 Rapid Manufacturing 1 1

45 Six Sigma 4 2

46 Social Networks 1 1

47 Soil Mechanics / Geotechnical Engineering - I 28 14

48 Speaking Effectively 87 86

49 Steam and Gas Power Systems 2 2

50 Surface Engineering for Corrosion and Wear Resistance Application 1 0

51 Theory and Practice of Non Destructive Testing 1 1

52 Visual Communication Design for Digital Media 2 2

Total 583 524

SWAYAM NPTEL Results during the period Jan. – Jun. 2019 (Dept. wise)

Sl. No. Department App

eared

Partici

pated Qualified Elite

Elite +

Silver

Elite +

Gold Toppers

0 - 39 40 - 59 60 - 74 75 - 89 90 - 100

1 S & H 358 11 128 168 50 - 1

2 Civil 124 35 66 19 3 - 1

3 E.C.E. 40 8 19 10 2 1 -

4 Mechanical 28 3 5 11 7 1 1

5 C.S.E. 13 - 3 4 3 1 2

6 E.I.E. 9 2 4 3 - - -

7 E.E.E. 7 - 3 3 - - 1

8 I.T. 4 - 1 2 1 - -

Total 583 59 229 220 66 3 6


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Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay Workshops:

NEC Central Library organized various FOSS workshops and training programmes offered by the

Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay during the period between July 2018 and June 2019 funded by

NMEICT, MHRD, Government of India, coordinated by Dr. K. Karunai Raghavan, Librarian.

Mr.G.Pandiyarajan AP/IT, acted as organizer for FOSS Workshop on ‘C / C++’ through

Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay on September 4, 2018. Nearly 99 students participated.

Mr.S.Cammillus, AP(SG)/ECE, acted as an organizer for FOSS Workshop on ‘JAVA’ through

Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay on September 5, 2018. Nearly 54 students participated.

Mr.V.Jackins, AP/IT, acted as an organizer for FOSS Workshop on ‘PHP and MySQL’

through Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay on January 21, 2019. Nearly 69 students participated.

Dr.S.Tamil Selvi, Prof. & Head/ ECE-PG, acted as an organizer for FOSS Workshop on

‘LINUX’ through Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay on January 25, 2019. Nearly 39 students

participated.

Ms.J.E.Jeyanthi, AP/ECE, acted as an organizer for FOSS Workshop on ‘Arduino’ through

Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay on January 28, 2019. Nearly 144 students participated.

Mr.G.Pandiyarajan, AP/IT, acted as an organizer for FOSS Workshop on ‘Advanced C++’

through Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay on January 30, 2019. Nearly 33 students participated.


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Mr.S.Vimal, AP(SG)/IT, acted as an organizer for FOSS Workshop on ‘Python’ through

Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay on February 1, 2019. Nearly 104 students participated.

Mr.V.Sivakumar AP/CSE, acted as an organizer for FOSS Workshop on ‘Blender’ through


Mr.S.Sebastin, AP/Civil, acted as an organizer for FOSS Workshop on ‘QCAD’ through


FOSS, Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay – Online Assessment Test

Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Online Assessment test was conducted through

Spoken Tutorials, IIT Bombay during Feb. - May 2019 and the details are given below:

Sl.

No.

Name of the

FOSS Course

Date of Online

Assessment Test Name of the Invigilator

No. of Students

Appeared

No. of Students

Certified

1 JAVA 26.09.2018 Mr.S.Vimal, AP(SG)/IT 32 28

2 C/C++ 03.10.2018 Mr.V.Jackins, AP/IT 56 37

3 PHP & MySQL 25.02.2019 Mr.S.Vimal, AP(SG)/IT 120 117

4 Blender 26.02.2019 Dr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian 173 103

5 Linux 27.02.2019 Mr.S.Cammillus, AP(SG)/IT 136 120

6 Arduino 28.02.2019 Dr.K.Karunai Raghavan, Librarian 157 155

7 Advanced C++ 01.03.2019 Mr.S.Dheenathayalan, AP/CSE 174 154

8 QCAD 05.03.2019 Mr.A.Shenbagaraman, AP/CSE 132 109

9 Python 06.03.2019 Mr.V.Jackins, AP/IT 233 206

Total 1,213 1,029

Documents

‘Best Librarian Award’...on March 14, 2019. Dr.S.Tamil Selvi, Professor & Head, ECE-PG & Library Officer, welcomed the gathering, Mr.T.S.Nanda Lal, Training Manager, IEEE & EBSCO